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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1537)
We sculpted a monumental bronze P47 at the USAF Academy in 1993 which is part of an 8 piece sculpture garden now. What an honor to get to know these heros. We may be doing another P47 in the future. Check at www.warbirdcentral.com
Posted By: Robert Henderson
(raf@ris.net)
on 09/30/2002 4:49:28 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1536)
My father, Raymond Foss Murdoch, Jr., flew a P-47 out of Steeple Morden in WWII. He met my mother, who was a student at Homerton College, Cambridge, during the War. Dad was shot down over France in December 1943. He was sent to Stalag I in Barth, Germany. He was in the South Compound. I know he had a friend there named E.P. Winslow, Jr., because E.P. drew a beautiful picture of my Dad in his Jug, in a power dive, guns blazing. My Mom's name is on the fuselage. It is signed: E.P. Winslow, Jr., Stalag I, Germany, 1944. Dad moved us to Phoenix in 1962 when he retired. He died October 19, 1992, a day shy of his 70th birthday. Dad never talked about his WWII experiences. Everything I know, with the exception of the picture that I cherish, I have found out at the Stalag I websites. I would very much like to hear from anyone who may have known my father. I cannot thank all of you brave young men who gave so freely of their youth and lives, for all we have and are today. With Sincerest Respect and Gratitude, Barbara M. Maxwell
Posted By: Barbara Murdoch Maxwell
(wuxeter@cox.net)
on 09/28/2002 7:13:42 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1535)
Obituary:
Col. Robert C. Cherry, Ret. 5-15-1924 - 9-13-2002
Colonel Robert C. Cherry, Retired, passed away on September 13, 2002 of natural causes. Colonel Cherry was Commander of the 140th Tactical Fighter Wing. He was born in Houston, Texas, May 15, 1924 but grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After the outbreak of World War II he joined the Army Air Corps in June of 1942 and graduated from pilot training as a Second Lieutenant in July 1943. Following a short transition course in the P-47 Thunderbolt, he was assigned to the European Theatre of Operation in November 1943.
Colonel Cherry flew 83 combat missions and over 300 combat hours with the 62nd Squadron, 56th Fighter Group known as Zempke's Wolfpack, during which time he destroyed 4½ enemy aircraft and probably destroyed another. Upon completion of combat operations in August of 1944, he became an instructor in air combat tactics at the Theatre Replacement Training Group, returning to the United States in December 1944.
During the first few months of 1945, Colonel Cherry completed Air Training Command Instructor Course and was assigned to Goodfellow Field, Texas as a flight instructor. In May of that year he attended the First Air Force Gunnery Instructor’s School and became a gunnery instructor at Selfridge Field, Michigan, again flying the P-47 Thunderbolt. This assignment terminated in 1946 when the 56th Fighter Group was reactivated at Selfridge Field and he was assigned to the Group Headquarters as Assistant Operations Officer flying the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang. He separated from the Air Corps in January 1947, returning to civilian life with membership in The Air Force Reserve.
Colonel Cherry moved to Denver, Colorado in July 1951 and joined the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 140th Tactical Fighter Wing in August 1953. After a transition period in the F-80, he became a member of the Air National Guard Gunnery Team which placed third overall in the world-wide gunnery meet at Nellis Air Force Base during 1955, flying the F-86 Sabre Jet.
Colonel Cherry joined the Minute Men, official Air National Guard Demonstration Team early 1956 as slot man, accepting a full time position with the Colorado Air National Guard at that time. He moved to left-wing in 1957 and assumed command of the team in 1959. During this period the team performed in all areas of the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, and participated in a Good-Will tour to Central America. He was the only pilot to have flown the slot, left-wing and lead positions in the Minute Men.
In 1964 Colonel Cherry assumed Command of the 140th Tactical Fighter Group and held that position until he relinquished the command to take the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron to South East Asia. Colonel Cherry led the twenty F-100 Super Sabres to Phan Rang Air Base, South Viet Nam where he flew 220 combat missions, returning the Squadron to the United States in April 1969.
A Command Pilot, colonel Cherry had received numerous decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with fourteen oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal and many other operational and service awards. He was a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Colonel Cherry is survived by his wife, Phyllis, two children, twins Robert S. Cherry (wife Lyudmila) and Rebecca L. Whittenburg.
Robert S. Cherry
Posted By: Robert S. Cherry
(cherry@banjo.com)
on 09/21/2002 6:19:53 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1534)
i'm impressed.
im constructing a p47 right now..
and im only 18 years old
greetz dennis
Posted By: dennis
(schijndel2000@yahoo.com)
on 09/20/2002 6:12:05 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1533)
Been a life member of this Jug Assn for many years. Have put in a "plug" for my Book, "Target Of Opportunity" some time ago but a bit of water has gone over the falls at Niagara since. T.O.O, or subtitled: "Tales and Contrails of the 2nd WW" is now in 18 foreign countries, all 50 of the US States and Printing #3 has just rolled off the presses of Cosson Printing Services in Cotopaxi, Co.
Rated as one of the better "reads" on the war, written, self-published and solely authored by a Jug/Mustang Pilot of the 78th Fighter Group with over 400 hours of Combat; with a "heck of a lot" of tales that will keep you glued from cover to cover.
So if you wanta gift for a "Buff", or any family member, even yourself, holler back. Going at #21.50 and includes a "Vintage" photo of either a Jug Or Mustang with the author, your choice, all autographed plus a couple extra surprises. Book has over 30 oldie pictures of 58+ years.
Dick Hewitt, 726 E. 1485 Rd., Lawrence, KS; 66046
Posted By: Dick Hewitt
(p47dick)
on 09/11/2002 6:38:23 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1532)
My name is Nathalie Renversez, I am 38 years old and I am financial in a bank.
I am living in Laon a little city in France and I need your help to find my grandfather.
My grandfather was an American officer during the World War II in France. He was in the base of Couvron near Laon in 1944/1945 (probably in the 366th Fighter Group or in the 409th Bomb Group).
He was fair-haired, had blue eyes, his first name or nickname was Patrick, he came from a city near the Michigan’s Lake. I don’t know a lot of things about him.
He met my grandmother Bernadette Mabilotte nicknamed Dedette in a ball in Remies – a little village near the base of Couvron.
At the end of the war, he wanted to marry her but she refused and I don’t know why !
He came back in USA in spring or summer 1945. He was still in France in march 1945 because my mother was born the 27th of December 1945. When he leaved France, he didn’t know that my grandmother was pregnant.
My grandmother died in 1988 and she always refused to tell us more about him.
So, if he is still alive, he don’t know that he have a daughter in France. My mother is now 56 years old and he is dreaming to find her father soon.
It’s terrible for a woman, mother of 5 children to ignore all about her real father.
I am hopeful for the future because I saw this summer on French television “Band of Brothers” and the WWII’s veterans seem to be very well and cool. That’s why I make this quest only now and because I am only on the net since a few months. With the web it’s easier.
Since the beginning of my quest, I receive a lot of mail of supports from the WWII’s veterans.
There are all praying for my family and me, and it’s very important for us.
I hope can you can help me to find him !
Thank you very much by advance.
Best regards.
Nathalie
Posted By: nathalie renversez
(nathalieminos02@aol.com)
on 09/09/2002 1:53:03 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1531)
Let’s all remember to take the time to thank those individuals who have made great sacrifices to protect
the freedom that we so often take for granted. All too often we relax in our complacency and
never think of the men and women who revere this country and our freedoms and are willing to give their
lives to protect what we have in this, the greatest nation on earth…The United States of America
Our hopes, dreams and desires hinge on those brave individuals who are willing to fight and die for their fellow Americans and all that we have come to believe in. It is because of Americans like you, that this country will
always stand as a beacon of freedom for the rest of the world to see. Together we can withstand any enemy.
Posted By: Russell J.D.
(r1j2d3@yahoo.com)
on 08/31/2002 8:40:29 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1530)
My neighbor, Russell E. Gardner, 3 Winterberry La. Eastham, MA was a P-47 pilot. I have not found his name in your "Biographies" page. Please contact him and help him become listed with all these other great men and women. Or, tell me how I can help him to do this. Thank you. And, my Father is a Pacfic theater Navy veteran so THANK YOU all for all you did to guarantee my freedoms today.
Jim Blair, also a Veteran.
Posted By: Jim Blair
(Nepoush1@aol.com)
on 08/29/2002 12:08:05 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1529)
I am looking for information about the pre-D-Day invasion P47 attacks on the Seine bridges. Information for the D-Day Museum. Thank you and God bless you.
Posted By: Paul Kozemchak
(pkozemchak@darpa.mil)
on 08/25/2002 8:36:02 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1528)
I am currently helping Claude Adkins find any information there is re: his brother Damon E. Adkins who was killed in June of 1944 while flying a P-47. He was a 2nd Lieutenant, US Army Air Forces, 87th Fighter Squadron, 79th Fighter Group. Anyone with knowledge of Damon's death please contact me, thanks!
Posted By: Ruth Sheetz
(bsheetz@tampabay.rr.com)
on 08/19/2002 7:30:19 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1527)
I feel a little guilty about adding yet another posting from someone who is NOT a P-47 pilot, but……………..I'm the author of a weekly history article published in Air Force Times newspaper, known as the "History in Blue" column. This feature is aimed at young readers, the new enlisted airmen of today who were born when Ronald Reagan was president. I am looking for anyone who piloted, maintained, or supported the P-47 Thunderbolt who would be willing to chat with me briefly on the telephone. My purpose is to seek quotes for a short article for the newspaper, to give impressions about the Thunderbolt from several voices of those who were there. This is an opportunity to help publicize the achievements of the P-47 to an audience that didn't necessarily grow up knowing about the aircraft. Please send me an e-mail message or ring me at (703) 264-8950 if you would like to help……P.S. I am also an author on other topics and my book AIR FORCE ONE has just been published (in August 2002)…..Robert F. Dorr…..3411 Valewood Drive…..Oakton VA 22124…..tel. (703) 264-8950….fax (703) 264-1295…..robertdorr@aol.com
Posted By: Robert F. Dorr
(robertdorr@aol.com)
on 08/18/2002 9:53:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1526)
we don't often have a chance to meet real heros that helped save our world. i meet Richard Gibian here in Selma,(373/411 Sq)Few people have had such a huge impact on the world, requiring such extrordenary courage, then this faternity of flyers. THANKS
Posted By: lester littell,111
(lfl111@wwisp.com)
on 08/11/2002 5:31:47 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1525)
I was named after my uncle - whom I never had the opportunity to meet. He died the morning of 17 April, 1945 while flying with a three plain armed reconnaisance mission over Northern Italy. Please visit our memorial to him at http://www.memories-of.com/vernon.htm.
Posted By: Vernon A. Peterson, Ph.D.
(vernon@applied-psychology.org)
on 08/11/2002 12:02:06 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1524)
Guys, spectacular web site. This Desert Storm Vet thanks all of you from the bottom of my heart. Bob Keen, of the 56th FG, lived across the street from me while I was growing up. What a blast it was talking to him. He always took the time to say he flew not just the P-47 but the P-47 RAZORBACK!! Thanks again men. Free beer to any Jug pilot who comes to the Springs for war stories! 719-495-8830!!
Posted By: Jerry "One-y" Oney
(jerry.oney@peterson.af.mil)
on 08/09/2002 4:44:26 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1523)
There is a memorial marker in the Farmington, CT Memorial Forest which honors the memory of 2d Lt. Vincent Core. Lt Core was killed at this spot on April 11, 1945 in the crash of his P-47 which was based at Bradley Field. It appears that when the salvage crew was completing its task, a oblisk was constructed of stones from the crash site in tribute to the fallen pilot. Would like to hear from anyone who was involved. Also, if any of you are ever in the Farmington area and would like to see this memorial, I would be pleased to guide you to the site. It would involve a twenty minute walk into the forest. I believe that it is the only memorial, outside of the airport in CT, which honors the memory of one of the many who perished while training at Bradley Field
Posted By: John Denehy
(jayjay37@wbtv.net)
on 08/09/2002 4:32:36 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1522)
Always enjoy this site. In case you haven't caught me on message board - I'm still looking for info on Lt.Donald R.Failing - 368th FG - 395th & 396th FS - 1945 to 1946-last station Straubing, Ger. then to 57th FIG-65th FIS, Alaska. Also info re Lt.Jack Mass - 395th FG - any info greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Bruce Failing
(bru2699@twcny.rr.com)
on 08/05/2002 9:49:01 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1521)
My best friends dad was on a crew of p-47,s.His name was J.L.Coe.He was in the 8th a.f.78th fighter group,I can't remember much,but their planes had the letters WZ on them.There was a pilot named Posettie or something simular to that.Another pilot was named Landers.Thanks for any information anyone could provide.
Posted By: jim ammons
(ammons@iocc.com)
on 07/29/2002 12:20:14 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1520)
Sorry to hear that Stu Moak is no longer editor of the
JUG. He did a great job! Saving the one of Bob Johnson
and the one on Gabby Gabrinski. Really good publications,
but then all of them were! Thanks again, Stu, for a job
well done.
You guys who were part of WWII are owed a big debt of gratitude for what you accomplished.
Posted By: Sue Roth
(lroth02@dellepro.com)
on 07/18/2002 6:19:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1519)
Great Site! My Great Uncle Edward Dame flew with the 397th Fighter Sq./368th Fighter Group in Europe. He died in 1952 in the North Atlantic off Norway while on an exchange tour with the Navy. Anyone who flew with him/remembers him please drop me a line. Thanks!
Posted By: Paul Dame
(pad141@juno.com)
on 07/18/2002 5:59:56 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1518)
I was not a pilot, but my grandfather was the foreman at the Evansville, IN plant. Maybe because he made them, but I think the " Jug " was the best aircraft made. I on the other hand was a crewchief in the USAF on F-4's and F-16's. I have nothing but respect for those that flew in fighters. Until we all meet in that big flight line in the sky.... God speed and have a safe flight.
Posted By: Perry Walker
(Glenfiddich@skyenet.net)
on 07/16/2002 10:55:32 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1517)
Great website! I like to visit it! Also, for anyone's
information: There is only one recent authorized version
of THUNDERBOLT by Robert S. Johnson in print. The publisher
is HONORIBUS PRESS, P.O. Box 4872, Spartanburg, SC 29305
The publisher will sell for $12.00 + $3.00 s&h but you must notate "Friend of Bob Johnson" on request. His family has requested a special offer for anyone who wants the authorized latest reprint (1999)of THUNDERBOLT by Robert S. Johnson while there are still some of these books left.
Posted By: Sue Roth
(lroth02@dellepro.com)
on 07/12/2002 8:14:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1516)
Announcing the 2002 Reunion of the 36th Fighter Group in Louisville Kentucky, October 9 thru 13th. This event will feature a fly-in by the P-47D
"Hun Hunter XVI" at a nearby airport. Anyone with ties to the 36th FG who would like more information, please feel free to e-mail me at
skirkup@snet.net.
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on 07/12/2002 1:16:56 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1515)
Look at Amazon. You'll have to xperiment with keywords
Gabby: A Fighter Pilot's Life (Schiffer Military History);
Wing Leader: Top-Scoring Allied Fighter Pilot of World War Two ;God's Samurai: Lead Pilot at Pearl Harbor (Brassey's Commemorative Series, Wwii) ;Fighter Pilot: A Personal Record of the Campaign in France 1939-1940;
The list get long, very fast... Good Luck.
Posted By: rsaulpaugh
(rich_saulpaugh@bigfoot.com)
on 07/01/2002 8:50:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1514)
Nice site. How about a place for pilots to post pictures of their own aircraft?
Posted By: rsaulpaugh
(rich_saulpaugh@bigfoot.com)
on 07/01/2002 8:38:48 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1513)
My Uncle-James Hogan, Milwaukee Wisconsin, flew the P-47 in the European Theater, I believe on D-Day. Anyone that remembers Uncle Jim please reply. I would like to learn more stories. It wasn't until just before he passed in 1996 that he started to reveal a few stories, thanks you Ray Trost
Posted By: Ray Trost
(rtrost@ticon.net)
on 07/01/2002 1:26:18 AM EST
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